Patents by Inventor Anne C. O'Connor

Anne C. O'Connor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • TGF-B-RECEPTOR ECTODOMAIN FUSION MOLECULES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240101641
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to polypeptides capable of binding and neutralizing transforming growth factor beta (TGF-?) ligands, and uses of these polypeptides for treating disorders related to TGF-beta expression or activation (e.g. cancer and fibrotic diseases), and methods of making such molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Anne E.G. LENFERINK, John C. Zwaagstra, Traian Sulea, Maureen D. O'Connor-McCourt
  • ARM POSITIONER FOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
    Publication number: 20120152261
    Abstract: An arm positioning system for a diagnostic procedure, such as an MRI, can include a positioning block and a retention device. The retention device and the positioning block can be coupled together to position a patient's arm in various desired positions. The retention device and positioning block also can be configured to accommodate left and right arms and variation among arm, hand, and digit sizes of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Anne C. O'Connor, Steven F. Bierman, Douglas Bates
  • Arm positioner for diagnostic procedure
    Patent number: 8122888
    Abstract: An arm positioning system for a diagnostic procedure such as an MRI can include a positioning block and a retention device (such as a thumb strap). The retention device and the positioning block can be coupled together (e.g. by hook and loop fasteners) to allow them to position a patient's arm in various desired positions. The retention device and positioning block can be composed of materials that do not interfere with the diagnostic device. The retention device and positioning block also can be configured to accommodate left and right arms and variation among arm, hand, and digit sizes of patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventors: Anne C. O'Connor, Steven F. Bierman, Douglas Bates
  • ARM POSITIONER FOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
    Publication number: 20090131780
    Abstract: An arm positioning system for a diagnostic procedure such as an MRI can include a positioning block and a retention device (such as a thumb strap). The retention device and the positioning block can be coupled together (e.g. by hook and loop fasteners) to allow them to position a patient's arm in various desired positions. The retention device and positioning block can be composed of materials that do not interfere with the diagnostic device. The retention device and positioning block also can be configured to accommodate left and right arms and variation among arm, hand, and digit sizes of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Anne C. O'Connor, Steven F. Bierman, Douglas Bates